• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony QX100 advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Lighter weight
    179g vs 319g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Sony QX100

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    128 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 55 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100

Sony QX100
Sony RX100
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1074
  • 1 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100

Panasonic TS7
Sony RX100
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1074
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony RX100

Compared to Nikon P330

Sony QX100
Nikon P330
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony QX100 vs Nikon P330

Panasonic TS7
Nikon P330
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Nikon P330

Compared to Sony RX100 II

Sony QX100
Sony RX100 II
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • $598
  • 1 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony QX100 vs Sony RX100 II

Panasonic TS7
Sony RX100 II
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $598
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony RX100 II

Compared to Nikon P340

Sony QX100
Nikon P340
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony QX100 vs Nikon P340

Panasonic TS7
Nikon P340
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Nikon P340

Compared to Canon G9X

Sony QX100
Canon G9X
  • $498
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $369
  • 1 inch
  • Rear display
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sony QX100 vs Canon G9X

Panasonic TS7
Canon G9X
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $369
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Canon G9X

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